LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL
CRIMINAL DEFENCE TEAM
PORTSMOUTH
SALARY COMPETATIVE DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCE
An exciting opportunity to join a busy Criminal department (no Criminal experience required) in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal capacity.
The Role & Responsibilities:
- Liaising with clients and external professionals in a professional manner
- Providing comprehensive Assistant/Paralegal support to Criminal Law Solicitors
- Drafting documents
- Briefing Counsel
- Taking witness statements
- Handling telephone calls and enquiries
- Diary management
- Organising meetings, appointments and court dates
- Maintaining high levels of confidentiality at all times
Person Specification:
- Previous Legal Assistant experience (Does not need Criminal experience training can be provided)
- Works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- A working knowledge of Legal Aid including processing applications for funding and Legal Aid Online would be an advantage but not essential
- Excellent attention to detail when preparing witness statements and court and other legal documents
- Possesses outstanding communication skills both verbal and written
- Have strong IT skills
- Demonstrate initiative and the drive to produce a high standard of service to the clients.
- Be highly organised, methodical and adaptable.
This is a full time role 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday, based in my clients Portsmouth office.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm in a busy exciting legal department.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO TANYA BROWN AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP AS DIRECTED.